Apple Pt.2: Apply for the Apple Developer Program

How to apply for the Apple Developer Program

Applying to the Apple Developer Program is required to submit Standalone apps to the Apple App Store and is a critical step when creating your Apple Store Accounts. Store accounts are required for Standalone App Submissions.

Please note

The below steps must be completed by your organisation and are subject to change at the discretion of Apple. Please refer to Apple regarding any changes.

Step 1. Enrolling to the Apple Developer Program

Important note

You must enrol to the Apple Developer Program as an Organisation. We cannot be invited to your developer team if you have registered as an Individual or via the Enterprise program.

As an organisation, you'll need an Apple ID as well as the following details:

D-U-N-S® Number

Your organisation may already have a D-U-N-S Number. Before submitting a request application, use the D&B D-U-N-S Number Lookup tool to ensure that this isn't already the case. Otherwise, you will need to register with Dun & Bradstreet directly.

Note: if you have only just registered for a D-U-N-S Number, it may take up to 14 business days to reach Apple. Please use the Apple integrated look up tool to determine if your details have successfully reached Apple.

You will now be asked to provide your organisation information exactly as it appears on your Dun & Bradstreet profile. This information can be found using the D&B lookup tool.

If you receive the following error message. follow the prompts using the hyperlinks provided. You may find that your D&B details are not registered with Apple which will need to be rectified.

Step 6. Review your details and submit application

Upon entering your details, you will be asked to confirm that your details are correct and current.

Please take the time to review these details before clicking submit at the bottom of the page. If your details are correct and current, the application will be accepted and the following message should be displayed.

Step 7. Finalise application and payment

Upon submitting your enrolment details you will receive an email which includes prompts to provide payment details to purchase your Apple Developer Program subscription. For both individual and organisations accounts, this is priced at AUD $150.00 per year. A full list of inclusions for this subscription can be found here.

Note: If you choose to cancel your subscription, any apps you have submitted to the store previously will be removed automatically. To prevent this, you will need to renew your Apple Developer Program subscription.

Upon purchasing your subscription, it may take up to three business days to verify your account.